Oncology Nurse Clinician-Infusion Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Orland Park, IL

2d•$37 - $60

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse Clinician PNE reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Working in a multidisciplinary environment, the clinician uses the nursing process to coordinate multidisciplinary care and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, and clinical and administrative teams. The role is listed as casual days, with a day shift and 1.2 hours per week (0.03 FTE).

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
Registered Nurse license in the state of Illinois.
Current nursing experience within the past 5 years.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Oncology Certified Nurse.

Responsibilities

Assess and reassess patients and families for ongoing care needs, apply knowledge of high-risk criteria, and initiate timely referrals to appropriate resources.
Collect and analyze information for new patients, identify and coordinate multidisciplinary care and appointments, triage information, and schedule patients appropriately.
Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary staff to coordinate new patients for multidisciplinary clinics and help create a plan of care reflecting that collaboration and communication.
Serve as a resource to non-clinical staff responding to prospective patients seeking information about the program.
Explain the rationale for clinical decisions using critical thinking.
Provide patient care in a manner that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors.
Identify learning needs, abilities, preferences, readiness, support systems, coping mechanisms, and barriers to learning, and make referrals as appropriate.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about diagnosis, processes, therapies, and testing.
Assist with transitions of care and providers.
Communicate effectively and cooperate with team members, showing respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines.
Delegate appropriately to other care providers to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
Promote a positive work environment.
Pursue personal development and growth beyond routine educational sessions.
Support the growth and learning of new employees and care team members.
Maintain current nursing knowledge and competency through ongoing education and formal and independent learning activities.
Seek feedback on personal practice from peers and professional colleagues through a formal process.
Demonstrate creativity and flexibility through change.